A brand-new Kirby Café has finally opened in Osaka! Located in the Daimari Shinsaibashi Store in Osaka City, this now makes three permanent locations available in Japan. As with all other locations, the Osaka Café requires reservations, which can be hard to come by and often sell out quickly. You…
As is tradition every quarter, Nintendo has released a new issue of its in-house magazine titled “Nintendo Magazine.” Shockingly original name aside, this Winter 2024 issue is now available digitally, and physical issues for the Japanese market will be shipping out soon. This newest release contains information about Nintendo’s games…
I didn’t anticipate that I would be writing about a new Sega Genesis cartridge in 2024, but we’re certainly living in some bizarre times. To promote the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, Sega has produced some promotional Genesis cartridges that include EPK (electronic press kit) materials. There’s even a…
Today unquestionably belongs to Mario, but that doesn’t mean all your squid kids and octos can’t get in on the action in Splatoon 2! It’s been announced that a Super Mario Bros. Power-Up themed Splatfest will be coming to the game this January, with the main question being: “Which Power-Up…
As part of today’s maelstrom of Mario, Nintendo of Japan has announced an online competition across three games with some premium prizes up for grabs. The Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Grand Prix will test players in Super Mario Maker 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Splatoon 2. Though that…
A new collection of Splatoon “INK YOU UP” merchandise is now available from both Nintendo Tokyo and the My Nintendo Store. The new items available in the collection include a clear backpack, flat pouch, multi pouch, sandals, sun visor, baseball cap, bottle, towel, coin case, t-shirts, gacha belt, petit squid…
Splatoon 2 is bringing back both a riddle for the ages and its trademark online events this weekend with the return of the Chicken vs. Egg Splatfest. Part of that rerun means new Off the Hook art of Pearl and Marina paired to the theme, giving us an eternal recurrence…
Nintendo’s announced its next Versus Summer Series tournament, and once again we’re heading back to Inkopolis Square for some sweet Splatoon 2 action. The North American Open September 2020 will task teams with taking on each other in Ranked Battles modes, with download code prize packages and live streamed glory…
It’s time to spring-a-ling into the ring once again, as the next Nintendo VS summer series event is none other than ARMS! The next entry in the @NintendoVS summer series of events packs a punch! The #ARMS NA Open August 2020 will run 8/8 – 8/9! The Grand Prize…
Every time I see what’s coming to My Nintendo in Japan, I’m reminded of all the wallpapers I’m not using and wish I could get even a fraction of their goods. The latest is celebrating Splatoon 2’s third anniversary, bringing some new art to the masses in postcard form. The…
Splatoon 2 was one of the first major releases post-Switch launch, hitting store shelves on July 21, 2017. That means it’s celebrating its third anniversary, and naturally Nintendo wants to celebrate. For starters, we’ve got some all-new official art showing the Inklings and Octolings side-by-side. Happy splat-iversary Inklings and…
When the COVID-19 pandemic began earlier this year, many large gatherings and events were put on hold. Some activities, like gaming tournaments, were able to be held online only with very little delay. That hasn’t been the case for Japan’s series of Splatoon tournaments. The fate of the 5th Splatoon…
With the cancellation of the Tokai region tournament and the online holding of the national final Splatoon tournament, goods that were supposed to be sold at the venue are instead being sold via the Japanese My Nintendo Store. The merchandise is being sold from July 9th to August 17th….
GoodSmile is staying fresh and switching over to a virtual exhibit this summer convention season. Perusing the digital space, you’ll want to head all the way to the back shelf and look up. There, a prototype photo of Pearl and Marina’s Figma transformation is available to view! The Off The…
Nintendo’s announced yet another online event for their summer series of stay-at-home competitions. This has included the likes of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and the one that brings us here today — Splatoon 2. Fresh off the #Splatoon2 NA Open June 2020 is a new…
